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Recent death: Delores Jeanne Nicholson, 82, of Ludington

September 19, 2024

Delores Jeanne Nicholson, 82, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at Corewell Health Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids.  She was born January 10, 1942, in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Louis and Leone (Bristol) Vincent. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel is in charge of arrangements.   www.beaconfh.com   ________ Please Support Local News Receive daily…

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Recent births, posted Sept. 19, 2024

September 19, 2024

Omar Romeo Ruiz, the son of Maria Rodriguez and Oscar Ruiz Conteras of Hart, was born on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. Raeanna Jean Cormany, the daughter of Brandi Caloia and Tristan Bromley of Ludington, was born on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital.  List of 2024 births List of 2023 births     Please Help…

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Photo Feature: Old Engine Club hosts annual Education Day

September 18, 2024

Around the County is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The Western Michigan Old Engine Club hosted its annual Education Day for fifth graders Wednesday, Sept. 18, at its show grounds at Scottville Riverside Park. The event has taken place for over 30 years.…

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MEA employee running for MCC school board seems like a conflict of interest

September 18, 2024

Editorial by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Mason County Central voters face some serious choices at the ballot box on Nov. 5 when it comes to deciding who will be on the Board of Education. One of the candidates, Nicole Birkett, is an employee of the union that represents the school district’s teaching staff. I am sure her intentions are positive but…

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Obituary: Frederick Marvin Cooper, 74, of Custer

September 18, 2024

Frederick Marvin Cooper, 74, of Custer, died Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital.  He was born February 4, 1950, in Ludington, the son Jarvis and Lois (Finley) Cooper. Frederick was a Vietnam Veteran serving in the U.S. Army. Frederick worked for Metalworks, Inc. in Ludington for over 30 years until his retirement in 2008.  He loved his…

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